Easy Bean Soup Recipe - dinner recipes
This hearty bean soup is the perfect choice for a warm, comforting meal. Packed with flavor, it's a simple and delicious option for dinner recipes.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried beans (any variety)
- 6 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the dried beans overnight, then drain.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add the drained beans, water, diced tomatoes, and all seasonings, including the bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and serve hot.